DB: MS-SQL Password Change

This signature detects attempts to change a Microsoft SQL Server user password.

Extended Description

If an sp_password procedure is successfully invoked by an attacker, a legitimate SQL user account can be hijacked and used to further abuse the target host.

Short Name
DB:MS-SQL:PWD-CHANGE
Severity
Minor
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
DB
Keywords
Change MS-SQL Password
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3324
Port
TCP/1433
False Positive
Unknown

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